Decision Memo Completed

Golden West Hot Springs South FTTP Upgrade

Black Hills National Forest Fall River, South Dakota Hell Canyon Ranger District

Special use authorization for Golden West Telecommunications to install fiber optic cable south of the city of Hot Springs, SD, along State Hwy. 71.

Location

South of Hot Springs, SD, along SD HWY 71.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/09/2024
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Golden West Hot Springs South FTTP UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 03/14/2025
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT7S R5E Sec 34 BHM
Special use management